Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

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Why Do Cats Like Beards? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Like Beards? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

You may have noticed that your cat is fond of your beard, often snuggling up to it while you sleep and maybe even licking or biting it. But what causes this be…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
How Big Do Oriental Shorthair Cats Get? Vet-Reviewed Size & Growth Chart

How Big Do Oriental Shorthair Cats Get? Vet-Reviewed Size & Growth Chart

The Oriental Shorthair cat is svelte and elegant, and just like their Siamese ancestors, they are athletic, lively, and intelligent. It’s easy to imagine these…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
How Do I Apologize to My Cat in A Way They Understand? 7 Vet-Approved Ways

How Do I Apologize to My Cat in A Way They Understand? 7 Vet-Approved Ways

After only a short time with your pet, you develop a special bond, and one of the things that makes it so special is being able to read their body language and…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Like Wet Hair? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Like Wet Hair? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats do a lot of things that we consider a bit strange. How many cat owners have woken up in the middle of the night to find their cat staring at a spot on the…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
Burmese Cat Lifespan: How Long Do They Live? Vet-Reviewed Info

Burmese Cat Lifespan: How Long Do They Live? Vet-Reviewed Info

Burmese cats are known for their social, adventurous, and playful nature. They have an average lifespan of 10-16 years, but depending on the individual’s lifes…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How Do Cats Play With Dogs? Vet-Approved Body Language & Behavior Explained

How Do Cats Play With Dogs? Vet-Approved Body Language & Behavior Explained

Cats and dogs are natural enemies, right? Wrong. Many cats and dogs actually enjoy each other's company; they can even become friends! It's not uncommon to see…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Like to Sit on Plastic Bags? 5 Interesting Reasons & Vet-Reviewed Safety Tips

Why Do Cats Like to Sit on Plastic Bags? 5 Interesting Reasons & Vet-Reviewed Safety Tips

It happens almost every time you go to the grocery store: You arrive home with plastic bags in hand and are greeted happily by your feline friend. You unpack e…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Will Coyotes Eat Cat Food? Vet-Approved Explanation & Safety Tips

Will Coyotes Eat Cat Food? Vet-Approved Explanation & Safety Tips

Coyotes can be a real danger, especially if you have outdoor pets. The farther into their territory that humans encroach, the more interactions that people and…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How Do Cat Microchips Work? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Do Cat Microchips Work? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Microchips are undoubtedly incredibly useful for our pets. They're tiny but contain information about our animals in order to identify them and make it easy fo…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Kick the Wall? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Kick the Wall? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats are masters of odd behaviors, and it’s one of the reasons that we love them so much. But what's so interesting about dust motes? Why are they zooming arou…

Shana Loven
By Shana Loven